Our American Stories tells stories that aren’t being told. Positive stories about generosity and courage, resilience and redemption, faith and love. Stories about the past and present. And stories about ordinary Americans who do extraordinary things each and every day. Stories from our listeners about their lives. And their history. In that pursuit, we hope we’ll be a place where listeners can refresh their spirit, and be inspired by our stories.
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Missing in Alaska is a deep dive into the mysterious disappearance of Congressmen Hale Boggs and Nick Begich, whose plane vanished in Alaska in 1972. Despite the largest search in American history, no sign of the men ever surfaced. Officials blamed ice, and a nation consumed with Watergate and Vietnam quickly moved on. Two decades later, a murderer and bomber with mafia ties made a startling claim to the F.B.I.: The plane was bombed. Was he lying? Journalist Jon Walczak, who has investigated ...
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Interviews with scholars of American politics about their new books
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Asian American History 101 is a fun, family-friendly, and informative podcast co-hosted by Gen and Ted Lai, the daughter and father team. The podcast will entertain and educate people as Gen and Ted dive into the vast history of Asian Pacific Americans from the struggles they faced to their contributions and triumphs. And sometimes we cover topics of the Asian Pacific Diaspora globally.
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China Insider is a weekly podcast project from Hudson Institute's China Center, hosted by Miles Yu, who provides weekly news that mainstream American outlets often miss, as well as in-depth commentary and analysis on the China challenge and the free world’s future.
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Welcome to the NEW HOME of Mea Culpa – the ONLY place to find new episodes of Michael Cohen’s hit podcast. Cohen, the former attorney and personal “fixer” for Donald J. Trump, once vowed to take a bullet for the President. But that was before the country was brought to its knees by Trump’s lies and personal madness. While Cohen was imprisoned in his own home, with his life, reputation, and livelihood destroyed, he went on a mission to right the wrongs he perpetuated on behalf of his former b ...
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Award-winning real stories of the Cold War told by those who were there. Every week we interview an eyewitness of the Cold War. Across soldiers, spies, civilians, and others, we aim to cover the whole range of Cold War experiences. Hosts Ian Sanders, James Chilcott, and Peter Ryan bring your ears into the heart of the Cold War. Reading a history book is one thing, but hearing a human voice, with every breath, hesitation and intonation brings a whole new dimension to understanding what it was ...
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The SEA4 Podcast aims to bring the stories of refugees from Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam and their American-born descendants into the mainstream. By focusing on athletes and other accomplished individuals who have overcome adversity we hope to inspire others to pursue their dreams. John Messina and Ko Chandetka from the Lao American Sports Hall of Fame will be interviewing athletes and others who represent the diverse cultures of Southeast Asia including Lao, Laotian, Khmu, Khmer, Hmong, Viet ...
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There differences between an American household vs a Vietnamese household
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A podcast about being comfortable in your own skin. P.S. If you're still figuring your stuff out, don't worry, I still feel awkward most days too.
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African American experience with the Vietnam War Cover art photo provided by UX Gun on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@uxgun
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Veterans Corner Radio focuses on what those who have served in the military, and their families need to know to maximize the services and benefits due to them. No matter if you are currently serving or got out 50 years ago, this program will give you answers to questions you didn’t even know you should be asking. Among those who have been and will be sharing their knowledge are those from the Department of Defense (DOD), Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration, Natio ...
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A pebble in the shoe of the Prison Industrial Complex. Notes From The Pen is a modern portrait of American incarceration told, in real time, through a series of fifteen-minute phone calls between two special degenerates on opposite sides of a prison wall. Our website: Notesfromthepen.com Check out our reviews: https://www.podparadise.com/Podcast/Reviews/1518819034
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Khoa Lam. Vietnamese-American. Born, raised, and still living in San Diego. Full-time student, digital media enthusiast, music aficionado.
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A podcast guide to "The Vietnam War," the new documentary from Ken Burns and Lynn Novick. Washington Post Opinion columnist Alyssa Rosenberg breaks down each episode of the film with Burns and Novick themselves, getting the story behind the stories, and grappling with the lessons the United States learned -- and failed to learn -- in Vietnam and at home. Listen after you watch each episode of "The Vietnam War" for a new perspective on how the film was made and what it all means.
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The American Veterans Podcast, or AVP, is a podcast presented by AMVETS, our nation's most inclusive congressionally-chartered veteran service organization.
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The L.A. Report is a breakdown of the day's top news from Southern California, featuring the award-winning reporting of LAist 89.3 FM – L.A.'s number one NPR station. Hosted by Susanne Whatley in the morning and Nick Roman in the afternoon, it's the smart way to start and end your day. This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.
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Randal Wallace Presents : "George H. W. Bush" a four season look back at his extraordinary life, career, and his single term as President of the United States. A term that saw the high point of American Leadership around the world as he steered the world through the fall of the Communist superpower, the former Soviet Union. It also saw the United States lead a worldwide coalition against aggression by the Middle Eastern Dictator Saddam Hussein, and setting the example on how to fight such a ...
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Nuoi Day Tre Vui Manh - Vietnamese weekly radio talk shows helping parents raise healthy and happy children and access needed resources
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From the two World Wars, to Korea, Vietnam and today’s conflicts, War Stories reveals the courage and sacrifice of the Americans who serve in our nation’s military.
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Pride Talk features conversations with Asian American LGBTQ+ professionals and their allies to empower, educate, engage, and celebrate this community. You'll hear casual conversations, stories, and life experiences from various Asian American LGBTQ+ individuals as well as their allies.
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AAWW Radio is the podcast of the Asian American Writers' Workshop, an NYC literary arts space at the intersection of migration, race, and social justice. Listen to AAWW Radio and you’ll hear selected audio from our current and past events, as well as occasional original episodes. We’ve hosted established writers like Claudia Rankine, Maxine Hong Kingston, Roxane Gay, Amitav Ghosh, Ocean Vuong, Solmaz Sharif, and Jenny Zhang. Our events are intimate and intellectual, quirky yet curated, and d ...
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Classic and contemporary stories from historian and award-winning author Dr. Rebecca Price Janney will inspire and encourage
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The following is a true story that needs to be told about a group of Good Ol' Boys from the south. Finding their way through their unique spiritual journey in the 1980's. Petey and JJ, the main protagonists of these stories, are accompanied on their escapades by Gyro, a psychedelic engineer from California, and Sugar Bear, a Civil Rights Activist and Vietnam protester. The group of young entrepreneurs made their way by utilizing their individual skill sets, coming together as a team to becom ...
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Interviews with Scholars of Science, Technology, and Society about their New Books Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/science-technology-and-society
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Welcome to TSP: The Scuttlebutt Podcast – Your Weekly Source for Inspiring Veteran Stories! Join us every Sunday as we delve into captivating narratives from America's courageous veterans. Our podcast is dedicated to sharing the remarkable experiences and journeys of those who have selflessly served our nation. Immerse yourself in the heartfelt anecdotes, triumphs, and challenges faced by veterans from all walks of life. Our goal is to shed light on their unique perspectives, shedding light ...
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ESL podcasts from the heart of Vietnam; written by a Vietnamese English teacher and taught by an American teacher.
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The assassinations of John F Kennedy and Bobby Kennedy through to Vietnam and America’s shame at the My Lai massacre. A fascinating social, cultural and political history of American life, through the words of British-American journalist and broadcaster, Alistair Cooke (1908 – 2004).
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We tell you everything to know about what’s happening in our community in and around Bolsa Avenue. Listen to our podcasts in the Vietnamese language. We love our community and We Love Bolsa!
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I recreated a CNN interview with American veteran Robert Caron and north Vietnam veteran Nguyen Van Can. Cover art photo provided by Specna Arms on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@specna_arms_4s
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Experience the legacy of the world’s most iconic airline, Pan American World Airways! This award-winning history and humanities program brings Pan Am’s 64-year history to life through engaging storytelling and insightful interviews from Pan Am employees, passengers, pilots, journalists, historians, authors, fashionistas, and aviation enthusiasts! Hosted by historian Tom Betti, the program has won the following awards: Gold 2024 & 2023 Muse Creative Awards, Gold 2024 Vega Digital Award, Silve ...
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Stories of Sacrifice Podcast are interviews with families of our Nation's POW/MIAs who are currently buried as Unknown in our National Cemeteries or still listed as Missing in Action. These families are trying to get their MIA loved one identified through DNA. This is a production of the US POW/MIA Family Locating. Please consider supporting us! https://www.StoriesOfSacrifice.org Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storiesofsacrifice/support
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Chronicling the hilarious ups and downs of being well... me - a twenty-something Vietnamese American entrepreneur, activist, and wellness advocate who makes mistakes but always tries to grow. I’m determined to debunk the idea of a perfect life by being raw, vulnerable, and saying the things I wish other people would say. Follow along for bite-sized episodes packed with 100% realness and juuust a smidge of wisdom as I *try* to figure it all out. Topics will range from family, career, health, ...
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The Vietnamese Boat People podcast is stories of hope, survival and resilience. Between 1975 to 1992, almost two million Vietnamese risked their lives to flee oppression and hardship after the Vietnam War, in one of the largest mass exoduses in modern history. Escaping by boat, many found freedom in foreign land, many were captured and brutally punished, and many did not survive the journey. This population of people are known as the ‘Vietnamese Boat People‘ and these are their stories. Supp ...
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Join host Greg Randolph as he and his wide array of guests discuss their careers, life lessons and historic moments from classic sports, entertainment, American pop culture, personal development and other topics. Heroes and Icons podcast is your place for podcast gold. Subscribe and listen on your preferred platform; Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon or Google podcasts, and please find me on the X at: @gregheroesicons or my website: Legends of Yesterday and Today- Heroes and Icons Podcast Than ...
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Linebacker II veteran Ron Bartlett & aviation artist and filmmaker host a four-part series on the Operation that effectively ended the Vietnam War for the United States and brought the POWs home.The Linebacker II Libraries series features conversation with Vietnam War veterans and the pre-recorded recollections of many others affected by the moment.The Linebacker II Libraries series is a production of The Distinguished Flying Cross Society as a way to fulfill their ongoing mission of bringin ...
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Daily American show that celebrates the great United States of America! Here, I talk about the good, the bad and the ugly with stories ranging from Ben Franklin to Billy the Kid to the New York Yankees and Hollywood. Give me four minutes and I'll tell you all about it!
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This is a podcast about human evolution – the personal kind. Join Host Beth Huddleston as she has conversations with people from all over the world and all walks of life who have lived through often challenging circumstances, learned and grown from them, and gone on to create something new for themselves and others.
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American Zen was created in 1991 when The Hippy Coyote became stranded in Utah with his daughter. Acting in the roles of all four musicians, he thought it was temporary and his bandmates would eventually return. The Coyote lived the lives of all four American Zen musicians through the eight level spiritual journey of Shaolin Zen Buddhism including his Vision Quest with the Lakota Sioux on the Pineridge Reservation and battling with the Mormons of Utah. This 8-LEVEL spiritual journey of Ameri ...
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Welcome to Unknown Passage, a podcast telling the stories of those who have gone missing or been murdered while travelling abroad.
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It has been 50 years since the Administration of Richard Nixon. In that time, the left has waged a war on history to define Richard Nixon as a failure as President. For much of the half century Richard Nixon's name was synonymous with corruption and Government overreach. Podcasts, Documentaries, Cable Network specials have all controlled a narrative that cast Richard Nixon as the 20th centuries great American Villain. But all of that has changed. First in 2013, Geoff Shepard, Richard Nixon's ...
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Against the Odds features the true stories of real-life bands of brothers who exhibited unparalleled bravery, solidarity and endurance on the battlefield to come out on top in a fight against impossible odds. Reliving battles from World War II, Korea, Vietnam, and Iraq, these are true stories of the harsh realities of war, as told by the veterans who survived to tell.
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When protesters descended on the Democratic National Convention in Chicago in 1968, they came to peacefully protest racism, politics and the country’s involvement in Vietnam. But the whole world watched as the police beat and arrested protestors. The conflict became the spark that ignited a revolution, and the men who led the protests were put on trial--which came to be known as “the Trial of the Chicago 7.” From Wondery, the makers of American Scandal and American History Tellers, comes thi ...
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A podcast where two social studies teachers discuss history, American empire, US politics and their own lives. Traditional narratives regarding American history are challenged in a tone that ranges from playful to hostile.
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What’s the one universal question Asian Americans are asked at least once (but more like a million times) in their lives? "Where are you from?” “No, but where are you really from?” Where Y'all Really From focuses on the tens of thousands of folks whose answer is, “Kentucky!” Hosts Charlene Buckles & Dan Wu chat with and share the diverse stories and perspectives of Asian American and Pacific Islanders living, learning, and loving in the bluegrass state.
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The "NBN Book of the Day" features the most timely and interesting author interviews from the New Books Network delivered to you every weekday. Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/book-of-the-day
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Hello. We're Tom, Michael and Kieran and we've put together our own history podcast for our American History studies. Recommended for A-Level students studying modern American history under any exam board. Topics discussed include US Foreign Policy in the 1920's and the Vietnam & Korean Wars. Enjoy, and visit the site to get involved. :)
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Interviews with Cambridge UP authors about their new books
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The South Vietnamese Pilot Who Stole a Plane to Save His Family
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On this episode of Our American Stories, Major Buang-Ly worked as a pilot with the United States military during the Vietnam War. When the US began evacuating, he knew he had to get his family out. Historian Hill Goodspeed from the Naval Aviation Museum brings us this amazing story of a father doing whatever he could to save his family. Support the…
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California fertility treatment availability could expand; Huntington Beach to fight a ban on library censorship; Making the school cell phone ban stick — The Saturday Edition
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Today on the LA Report, a new California legislature bill could require insurance providers to cover infertility diagnoses and services. Huntington Beach is prepared to fight a ban on library book bans. And teachers struggle to make the cell phone ban work. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://la…
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Mel Stanfill, "Fandom Is Ugly: Networked Harassment in Participatory Culture" (NYU Press, 2024)
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In their latest book, Fandom is Ugly: Networked Harassment in Participatory Culture (NYU Press, 2024), Mel Stafill highlights the importance of considering contemporary public culture through the lens of fan studies The Gamergate harassment campaign of women in video games, the “Unite the Right” rally where hundreds of Confederate monument supporte…
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Mel Stanfill, "Fandom Is Ugly: Networked Harassment in Participatory Culture" (NYU Press, 2024)
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In their latest book, Fandom is Ugly: Networked Harassment in Participatory Culture (NYU Press, 2024), Mel Stafill highlights the importance of considering contemporary public culture through the lens of fan studies The Gamergate harassment campaign of women in video games, the “Unite the Right” rally where hundreds of Confederate monument supporte…
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Steven Watts, "Citizen Cowboy: Will Rogers and the American People" (Cambridge UP, 2024)
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Citizen Cowboy: Will Rogers and the American People (Cambridge UP, 2024) is a probing biography of one of America's most influential cultural figures. Will Rogers was a youth from the Cherokee Indian Territory of Oklahoma who rose to conquer nearly every form of media and entertainment in the early twentieth century's rapidly expanding consumer soc…
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Susan Greenhalgh, "Soda Science: Making the World Safe for Coca-Cola" (U Chicago Press, 2024)
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Soda Science: Making the World Safe for Coca-Cola (U Chicago Press, 2024) takes readers deep inside the secret world of corporate science, where powerful companies and allied academic scientists mould research to meet industry needs. The 1990s were tough times for the soda industry. In the United States, obesity rates were exploding. Public health …
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Rate hikes coming for some CA homeowners; Former City Councilmember Jose Huizar set to surrender to prison in October; Happy hour tips — The P.M. Edition
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Some Allstate homeowners face a 30% insurance rate hike. Disgraced councilmember José Huizar was supposed to turn himself in for tax evasion & racketeering, but it was delayed. Happy hour tips from Gab Chabrán. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: https://laist.com…
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From East Berlin to Ireland: A Cold War Journey of Resilience (363)
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Juli begins by recounting her early years in East Berlin, a time marked by the tragic loss of her father. Drafted into the army just days before her birth, her father continually deserted to see his family, ultimately leading to his untimely death. This early loss left Juli and her mother to navigate a harsh landscape in East Germany alone. Life in…
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Federal judge questions missing homelessness data, PCH in Malibu could get speed cameras, seafood in the San Gabriel Valley — The A.M. Edition
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A federal judge wants to know what happens to millions of dollars of homelessness funding in L.A. Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu could soon get speed cameras to catch bad drivers. Seafood anyone? This Food Friday, we're taking a trip to the 626. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Sup…
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Aleksander Pluskowski, "The Teutonic Knights: Rise and Fall of a Religious Corporation" (Reaktion, 2024)
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Aleksander Pluskowski of the University of Reading joins Jana Byars to talk about his new book, The Teutonic Knights: Rise and Fall of a Religious Corporation, out 2024 with Reaktion Books. A gripping account of the rise and fall of the last great medieval military order. This book provides a concise and incisive introduction to the knights of the …
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Tarryn Li-Min Chun, "Revolutionary Stagecraft: Theater, Technology, and Politics in Modern China" (U Michigan Press, 2024), "Revolutionary Stagecraft: Theater, Technology, and Politics in Modern China ...
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Revolutionary Stagecraft: Theater, Technology, and Politics in Modern China (University of Michigan Press, 2024) offers a fascinating approach to modern Chinese theater history by placing the stage at the center of the story. Combining vivid readings of plays with technical manuals and how-to guides, Tarryn Li-Min Chun charts how stage technology c…
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John V. Pavlik, "Journalism and the Metaverse" (Anthem Press, 2024)
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Journalism has been in a state of disruption since the development of the Internet. The Metaverse, or what some describe as the future of the Internet, is likely to fuel even further disruption in journalism. Digital platforms and journalism enterprises are already investing substantial resources into the Metaverse, or its likely components of arti…
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Ronnie Grinberg, "Write like a Man: Jewish Masculinity and the New York Intellectuals" (Princeton UP, 2024)
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In the years following World War II, the New York intellectuals became some of the most renowned critics and writers in the country. Although mostly male and Jewish, this prominent group also included women and non-Jews. Yet all of its members embraced a secular Jewish machismo that became a defining characteristic of the contemporary experience. W…
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Ruger Firearms: The Story of a Great American Company
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On this episode of Our American Stories, Ruger is the biggest gun manufacturer in the U.S., and it’s not by accident. Here to tell this story is Logan Metesh. Logan is a firearms historian and museum professional who runs High Caliber History LLC. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i…
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Reconnecting With My Absent Father Who Was Presumed Dead
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On this episode of Our American Stories, meet Ron Brown, a man who grew up in a rough area of Chicago, was practically abandoned by his father, and would mend their relationship later on in life. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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The Story of a Miracle from the Man who Brought Us the World's Hottest Pepper
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On this episode of Our American Stories, “Smokin” Ed Currie is an American chili pepper breeder who is the founder and president of the PuckerButt Pepper Company. He is best known for breeding the hottest chili pepper in the world, the Carolina Reaper and now Pepper X, as recognized by Guinness World Records. A former addict, Ed is now a man with a…
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On this episode of Our American Stories, everything you've ever wanted to know, and more, about toilet paper. Here's The History Guy with the story. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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Accordionist Nancy 3 Hoffman—Yes, That's Her Middle Name—Tells the Story of Her....Umbrella Cover Museum
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On this episode of Our American Stories, meet Nancy 3 (that's the numeral '3' not the word 'three') Hoffman, an accordionist, world traveler, and owner of the world's only Umbrella Cover Museum in Peak's Island, Maine. That's umbrella covers, not umbrellas. Nancy shares the story of how she came to open such a specific museum, what her museum is li…
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You Can Run Donny, But You Can’t Hide! + A Conversation with Dave Aronberg
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We welcome back to our show, Dave Aronberg. The State Attorney for Palm Beach County, Florida, AKA “the Florida Lawman”. Aronberg is a former member of the Florida Senate. He was elected in 2002 as the Senate’s youngest member and served for eight years. In his role as the Florida Attorney General’s “Drug Czar,” Aronberg led an anti-pill mill initi…
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Judge again demands answers on where LA homeless spending went; Land movement in RPV breaks sewage line; & Fans go wild for Shohei Ohtani bobbleheads — The P.M. Edition
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A federal judge expresses frustration with L.A. homelessness officials. A broken sewer line is the latest casualty of a quick-moving landslide in Rancho Palos Verdes. Shohei Ohtani bobbleheads are reselling for a pretty penny. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: http…
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LA City Council wants to expedite hiring police officers, CA lawmakers consider bill to crackdown on speeding, Shohei Ohtani mania over bobbleheads— The AM Edition
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L.A. is trying to figure out how to more quickly hire police officers. State lawmakers are considering a bill to crackdown on speeding drivers. Shohei Ohtani mania at Dodger Stadium last night -- did you get your bobblehead? Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: https:/…
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Episode 294 GEORGE H. W. BUSH The Gulf War (Part 9) - The Ground War B
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Bhaskar Sunkara, "The Socialist Manifesto: The Case for Radical Politics in an Era of Extreme Inequality" (Basic Books, 2020)
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In The Socialist Manifesto: The Case for Radical Politics in an Era of Extreme Inequality (Basic Books, 2020), Bhaskar Sunkara explores socialism's history since the mid-1800s and presents a realistic vision for its future. With the stunning popularity of Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Americans are embracing the class politics of soc…
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Mark Valeri, "The Opening of the Protestant Mind: How Anglo-American Protestants Embraced Religious Liberty" (Oxford UP, 2023)
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During the mid-seventeenth century, Anglo-American Protestants described Native American ceremonies as savage devilry, Islamic teaching as violent chicanery, and Catholicism as repugnant superstition. By the mid-eighteenth century, they would describe amicable debates between evangelical missionaries and Algonquian religious leaders about the moral…
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She Was Abandoned as a Child... Now She Saves Abandoned Babies
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On this episode of Our American Stories, Monica Kelsey took her own traumatic story and turned it into something truly beautiful. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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On this episode of Our American Stories, executive director of the Neon Museum, Aaron Berger, shares some of the history of Las Vegas and the iconic signage associated with it. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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A Story About Motherhood From Listener Winter Prosapio - "Curls"
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On this episode of Our American Stories, author and regular contributor of Our American Stories Winter Prosapio shares a story from motherhood and why a difficult task—combing out her daughter's beautiful, curly hair—is a gift. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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The Story of the Runaway Slave That Helped End the Fugitive Slave Act
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On this episode of Our American Stories, The Fugitive Slave Act made all Americans accomplices in the practice of slavery. This story marks the beginning of its end. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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How A Mother's Grit Built One of the Worlds Largest Moving Companies—And Led Her Son to God
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On this episode of Our American Stories, Brig Sorber tells the story of Two Men in a Truck—and his remarkable life. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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LA releases reparations survey; Air regulators have more rules for Chiquita Landfill; Questions over where mental health measure Prop 1 funding will go — The P.M. Edition
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In a survey meant to inform reparations policies, many Black Angelenos said city policies & law enforcement practices negatively impacted them. More efforts to clean up the smelly Chiquita Landfill. Board-and-care providers want a cut of Prop 1 funding. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.…
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OC Supes could strip Andrew Do of some power, Asian leaders unhappy antiquities removed from LA City Hall, happy hour recommendations — The AM Edition
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O.C. Board of Supervisors meets for the first time since FBI raided the home of embattled member Andrew Do. L.A. Mayor Bass relocated some Asian antiquities at City Hall and community leaders aren't happy. We got you covered on where to find a good happy hour. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://…
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Rediscovering Her Authentic Self and a Daughter Given Up After a Secret Teenage Pregnancy
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Judy Liautaud is the author of two memoirs, the first titled “Sunlight on My Shadow: A Birth Mother’s Journey From Secrecy to Renewal,” and the second titled “South of Ordinary: A Moving Tale of Young Love and Self-Discovery.” She’s also the author and publisher of several children’s educational books through her publishing company City Creek Press…
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Ludovico Silva, "Marx's Literary Style" (Verso, 2023)
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In Marx’s Literary Style, the Venezuelan poet and philosopher Ludovico Silva argues that much of the confusion around Marx’s work results from a failure to understand his literary mode of expression. Through meticulous readings of key passages in Marx’s oeuvre, Silva isolates the key elements of his style: his search for an “architectonic” unity at…
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The Human Advantage: A Conversation with Jay Richards
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In this episode, we explore the insights of Jay Richards, author of The Human Advantage: The Future of American Work in an Age of Smart Machines (Forum, 2019). Richards wrote this book during a time when automation and technology were beginning to redefine the boundaries of human work and creativity. His core argument is that, despite the rise of m…
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A Police Chaplain Remembers His Mentor... And the Oklahoma City Bombing
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On this episode of Our American Stories, a ministry of presence is what police chaplain service means to Greg Giltner. His response to the terrorist attack on the Murrah Federal Building was characteristic of his service—and that of his comrades and mentors. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener fo…
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Thomas Mundy Peterson: The Story of the 1st Black Voter in the United States
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On this episode of Our American Stories, this is the story of what happened shortly after the ratification of the 15th Amendment to the United States Constitution prohibiting a citizen’s right to vote “on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude.” Here to tell another great American story is the Jack Miller Center's Editorial Offi…
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Life Beyond My Wildest Dreams: Professional Dog Walker
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On this episode of Our American Stories, Ryan Stewart went most of his life unsure of his purpose... But, there was one thing that kept him going -- dogs. He shares his story of how canines have helped him. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Did The Father of The Blues Really Sell His Soul to The Devil?
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On this episode of Our American Stories, legend has it that Robert Johnson sold his soul to the devil at the crossroads to learn how to play the guitar. According to Steve Johnson, Robert's grandson, that's the furthest thing from the truth. Here he is with the true story of the king of the Delta Blues. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstor…
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I Lived Through The Depression And Didn't Even Know It
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On this episode of Our American Stories, Donald Sturm tells his story of growing up during The Great Depression without knowing it because of the powerful influence of his parents...here's his remarkable story. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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On this episode of Our American Stories, Winter Prosapio dives into some of the strange laws we have....and why we have them. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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Embattled city councilmember Kevin de León's campaign spending; OC Supervisors meet for first time since federal searches; A new nature preserve in Costa Mesa — The P.M. Edition
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Money used in Kevin de León's run for re-election raises eyebrows. We speak with correspondent Frank Stoltze. Orange County Supervisors met today amid calls for Andrew Do to resign. Progress on a plan to turn a former oil field into a nature preserve. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.co…
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Care givers have questions and the Yellow Ribbon Fund has answers. Give a listen to this show to learn how to get those answers.
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Ariana Caragliano Chief Advancement Officer for the Yellow Ribbon Fund may just have the answers to what a care giver needs to know. Yellow Ribbon Fund is adaptive and responsive to the evolving needs of veterans and their families. Through chapters spread all over our USA, they provide a variety of services, many of which are directed to family me…
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New calls for OC Supervisor Andrew Do's resignation, LA expands CIRCLE program, Oasis is back— The AM Edition
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There are growing calls for O.C. Supervisor Andrew Do to resign as questions remains about what happened to millions of dollars he sent to a nonprofit. L.A. is expanding a program that sends mental health professionals to some 911 calls instead of police. Britpop band Oasis says today is gonna be the day they're gonna throw it back to us. Plus more…
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Hudson Fellows Urge International Recognition of Taiwan, Economic Nationalism Strikes Again, and 120 Years of Deng Xiaoping's Legacy
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Senior Fellow, Miles Yu, reacts to our very own Hudson colleague, Nikki Haley, who delivered a speech in Taiwan last week urging the US to do more to elevate Taiwan on the international stage. But how? Next he details the dangerous trend of economic nationalism under the Chines Communist Party in light of an Olympic medalist buying an iPhone instea…
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Michelle Tusan, "The Last Treaty: Lausanne and the End of the First World War in the Middle East" (Cambridge UP, 2023)
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In The Last Treaty: Lausanne and the End of the First World War in the Middle East (Cambridge UP, 2023), Michelle Tusan profoundly reshapes the story of how the First World War ended in the Middle East. Tracing Europe's war with the Ottoman Empire through to the signing of Lausanne, which finally ended the war in 1923, she places the decisive Allie…
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Jonathan Shapiro Anjaria, "Mumbai on Two Wheels: Cycling, Urban Space, and Sustainable Mobility" (U Washington Press, 2024)
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Mumbai is not commonly seen as a bike-friendly city because of its dense traffic and the absence of bicycle lanes. Yet the city supports rapidly expanding and eclectic bicycle communities. Exploring how people bike and what biking means in the city, Jonathan Shapiro Anjaria challenges assumptions that underlie sustainable transportation planning.Ar…
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Joanna Wuest, "Born This Way: Science, Citizenship, and Inequality in the American LGBTQ+ Movement" (U Chicago Press, 2023)
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Scholars often narrate the legal cases confirming LGBTQ+ rights as a huge success story. While it took 100 years to confirm the rights of Black Americans, it took far less time for courts to recognize marriage and adoption rights or workplace discrimination protections for queer people. The legal and political success of LGBTQ+ advocates often depe…
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Joanna Wuest, "Born This Way: Science, Citizenship, and Inequality in the American LGBTQ+ Movement" (U Chicago Press, 2023)
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Scholars often narrate the legal cases confirming LGBTQ+ rights as a huge success story. While it took 100 years to confirm the rights of Black Americans, it took far less time for courts to recognize marriage and adoption rights or workplace discrimination protections for queer people. The legal and political success of LGBTQ+ advocates often depe…
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Joanna Wuest, "Born This Way: Science, Citizenship, and Inequality in the American LGBTQ+ Movement" (U Chicago Press, 2023)
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Scholars often narrate the legal cases confirming LGBTQ+ rights as a huge success story. While it took 100 years to confirm the rights of Black Americans, it took far less time for courts to recognize marriage and adoption rights or workplace discrimination protections for queer people. The legal and political success of LGBTQ+ advocates often depe…
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The Story of a Military Man-Turned Missionary Who Carries a Gun... In War-Torn Burma (And Sudan and Iraq)
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On this episode of Our American Stories, whether armed or unarmed, the medics and defenders of the Free Burma Rangers stand with those trapped in the middle of war zones - and stand their ground. Telling of this intense mission is founder and former Green Beret, Dave Eubank. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudi…
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